Germany - Catering services

Description

The subject of this procedure is the award of a framework contract for catering services in the VIP area for visitors to events held in the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA in Düsseldorf. The catering services cover only the VIP area at major events and corporate event catering at the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA. VIP catering at soccer matches of Fortuna Düsseldorf (Düsseldorfer Turn- und Sportverein Fortuna 1895 e. V.) are not covered by this contract.Stadiums, concert halls, conference rooms: There are many venues for events, but there is only one MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA. An arena with unlimited possibilities and one of the most modern stadiums in Europe. The arena was opened in January 2005. It is operated by D.LIVE GmbH & CO. KG. The MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA is characterized by its multifunctionality. With a closable and opaque roof, both roof elements of which can be closed and reopened within just 30 minutes. The MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA is the only stadium in Europe with a state-of-the-art heating system. This allows events to be held all year round, regardless of the weather. The anchor tenant is the Fortuna Düsseldorf soccer club, which will be playing in the 2nd Bundesliga in the 2021/2022 season and will play all its home games in the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA. In addition, the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA regularly hosts other show, sports and music events. In the past, these included DFB international soccer matches, Klitschko boxing matches, Race of Champions car races, American soccer matches, AIDA opera, Sensation White (dance event), concerts by Madonna, Rolling Stones, Genesis, Udo Lindenberg, Die Toten Hosen, Herbert Grönemeyer, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and many more.With its own public transport and freeway connections, its proximity to Düsseldorf Airport and 18,000 parking spaces as well as the integrated Tulip Inn Hotel, the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA has an infrastructure that is unique in Germany. The arena also offers more than 20 conference rooms ranging from 39 m² to 252 m², the MERKUR BUSINESS CLUB with up to 2,200 m², the indoor arena with an action area of up to 10,200 m² and has space for up to 66,500 visitors. The MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA has a capacity of 51,500 visitors (seating only) or 54,500 visitors (with standing room) for soccer matches, and a capacity of 22,000 to 38,000 visitors (cross stage), 40,000 to 50,000 visitors (head stage) and 66,500 visitors (center stage) for concerts.Brief description of the services to be provided: The subject of this award procedure is a framework contract for catering services in the VIP area for visitors to events held in the MERKUR SPIEL ARENA in Düsseldorf and catering at corporate events, which take place primarily in the business areas of the MERKUR SPIEL ARENA.In addition, the company restaurant in the MERKUR SPIEL ARENA is to be managed, where lunches are offered on weekdays.Approximate scope of services (number of events, spectator average public)+ 3 - 8 events of the themes concerts / shows / other sporting events with up to approx. 2,250 guests in the VIP areas.+ Events in the corporate area+ Run company restaurant for up to 50-100 people per dayThe kitchen for VIP catering must be handed over to the F95 caterer for match days. The costs for inventory etc. will be borne by the contractor. It is noted that there is no storage facility for the VIP catering area.The contract is to be awarded no later than 01.03.2023. The contract has a basic term of maximum 3.5 years (until maximum 31.05.2026). The contract can be extended twice for one year.
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Opportunity closing date

21 November 2022

Value of contract

to be confirmed